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Tag: Uptown

46th Ward Candidate Hopes to Win on Issues of Crime, New Business

Chicago Talks, December 28, 2010

Most people struggle with time management, but aldermanic candidate Michael Carroll is facing an uphill…

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Down Times for the Uptown Theater

Chicago Talks, December 22, 2010

With 48th Ward Ald. Mary Ann Smith about to retire, and an owner who is…

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Violence Escalating in Chicago, Uptown Residents Mourn Murdered Neighbor

Chicago Talks, August 3, 2010

A news report from Lorraine Swanson, Lake Effect News In an all too familiar scene…

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Cappleman Ready for Run Against Ald. Helen Schiller

Chicago Talks, June 23, 2010

A report from Lake Effect News In a way, James Cappleman has never stopped campaigning…

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Want to Help Families Survive the Economy? Volunteer.

Chicago Talks, January 4, 2010

With debt, foreclosures, unemployment and heating costs on the rise, low-income families often find themselves falling behind. To help bring some relief during the upcoming tax season, the Center for Economic Progress is recruiting volunteers to help bring free tax and financial services to families who need them most.

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LISC Honors Albany Park Heroes: Kompha Seth, North Park Village Advisory Council

Chicago Talks, December 2, 2009

By LISC, Chicago’s New Communities Program What a neighborhood can be is largely a function of…

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Gun Shots Dampen Spirits of Anti-Crime Neighborhood Group in Uptown

Chicago Talks, December 1, 2009

Despite “positive loitering” efforts by Uptown community members near the corner of Lawrence Avenue and…

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“Blood Alley” Still a Problem in Uptown

Chicago Talks, November 26, 2009

Police and business owners in Uptown recently joined forces to develop a strategy to clean…

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Arts and Culture

  • 23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell
    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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  • Hairstylist helps clients embrace their own beauty, rather than copy someone else’s 
  • Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 
  • Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 
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